Agency Dictionary
Rollercoaster
nounPronunciation: /ˈroʊ.lərˌkoʊ.stər/
In Portuguese: Montanha-russa
Psychology & MindWhat does “Rollercoaster” mean?
An amusement ride with steep drops and sharp turns, commonly used as a metaphor for dramatic emotional fluctuations.
Etymology
A univerbation of roller coaster, referring to the rolling and coasting motions experienced by riders. Coaster joins coast (from Latin costa, side, rib) with the agent suffix -er. The ride descends from Russian ice slides, imitated in France in the early nineteenth century under the name montagnes russes, Russian mountains. The English name appeared in the United States later in that century.
Usage note
Used figuratively to describe any situation with extreme emotional or circumstantial highs and lows: a startup experience described as a rollercoaster.
Synonyms
- coaster
Rhymes with
- toaster
- roaster
- boaster
Usage examples
I usually tell everyone that my experience in this field is like a rollercoaster ride.
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Source editions
Where this entry comes from in the Agency editorial.
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